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Reform of vocational education and training in China (English)

Abstract

This summary addresses the reform of vocational education and training in China, reviewing the successful economic reforms pursued since 1978, and its labor market structure. The broad policy of the government is to move to a market system, but the major... See More +This summary addresses the reform of vocational education and training in China, reviewing the successful economic reforms pursued since 1978, and its labor market structure. The broad policy of the government is to move to a market system, but the major issue is whether an effective, and efficient market system, can be achieved through a process of small changes, while maintaining the existing structures. Vocational education, and training are analyzed, along with major management, costs, and financing issues. Notable reforms reveal major obstacles, such as the costs involved in improving, and expanding training facilities, as well as institutional capacity development. While decentralization has been devolved to provincial, county, and city levels, greater cost-sharing, and private provision for higher, and secondary level education, and training, are being officially encouraged. In addition, there is an improved coordination through local funding mechanisms for in-service training, from government, enterprises, vocational schools, and other training organizations.
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